potatoes with pork ribs

How to Make Braised Pork Ribs with Potatoes: A Complete Guide

Braised pork ribs with potatoes is a comforting, hearty dish loved for its tender meat, creamy potatoes, and rich sauce. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to master it.

Ingredients: 500g pork ribs (cut into pieces), 2 large potatoes (peeled and cubed), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 ginger slice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 cup water, cooking oil, and optional star anise for extra flavor.

Steps:

1. Prep the ribs: Rinse ribs, pat dry, and marinate in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar for 15 minutes.

2. Sear the ribs: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add ribs and sear until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant. Return ribs, add star anise, and mix well.

4. Simmer: Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

5. Add potatoes: Add potatoes, stir gently, and cook for another 20–25 minutes until ribs are tender and potatoes are soft. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

6. Serve: Garnish with green onions and enjoy hot with rice.

Tips: For a thicker sauce, dissolve 1 tsp cornstarch in water and stir in during the last 5 minutes. This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce!